Mardi Gras Blog

It’s our favorite time of the year! Time to officially kick off the Carnival season on January 6th (also known as King’s Day or The Feast of Epiphany). Here at Mardi Gras World, we are focused on parades all… Read more >

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Obviously, here at Mardi Gras World, we’re fortunate enough to celebrate Mardi Gras year-round. But Mardi Gras 2017 is right around the corner, and we couldn’t be happier. Take a look at… Read more >

How Big Is Mardi Gras? It’s very big. The most recent season included 54 parades and featured 1,061 floats, 588 marching bands, and more than 135,000 participants. The combined parade routes covered 301 miles and the processions were on the… Read more >

Sure, you can check your weather app on your iPhone the week of your trip, but New Orleans weather has a knack for being unpredictable. Check out our seasonal tips on what to pack, whether you’re coming during spring, summer,… Read more >

There are thousands of restaurants, bars, hotels, and venues to choose from in New Orleans – so how do you get started choosing where to stay and what to do? We’re here to help! Peruse some of our favorite places… Read more >

In a city with so many things to see and do, where do you even start? Here are our top ten ideas for what to do while you’re here. Bienvenue! Eat a po-boy for dinner Po-boys are one of the… Read more >